Planning & Strategy Manager in London

Spark Foundry, the Acceleration Agency. We help brands to identify, learn and respond to opportunities faster than the competition. Every client has an area of their business they need to accelerate, from short-term goals to long-term transformation. How we acceleratePlanning: an approach that works in practice rather than theory, arming planners with the ability to create cutting edge campaignsIntelligence: a suite of tools that give definitive answers to big questions, and uncovers actionable insights about real peopleTrading: a model built on flexibility and trusted relationships, underpinned with bold guaranteesRelationships: a culture of asking challenging questions to better understand the brief – we are not a 'yes' agencyPeople: a strong history of recruiting talent from diverse backgrounds and accelerating their careersOur CommitmentWe are diverse though our experience, people and the clients we look after - and we celebrate that diversity. Our people hold us accountable to our beliefs and via regular surveys and our grass roots D&I team, The Collective, and internal next generation board, Firestarters, we hold regular events and work continually towards generating ideas, initiatives and educating our people to ensure we are a diverse and inclusive agency. As part of our dedication to create an inclusive and diverse workforce, Spark Foundry is committed to equal access to opportunity for people without regard to race, age, sex, disability, neurodiversity, sexual orientation, gender identity or religion. OverviewWe are hiring an Account Manager to join Spark Foundry UK and work on Mondelez, one of Publicis Groupe's most exciting global clients. This is a brilliant opportunity to help shape campaigns for iconic brands including Cadbury and Oreo, from culturally relevant activations to major seasonal moments. You'll play a key role in planning and delivering work across the full customer journey, collaborating closely with clients, agency partners and media specialists. If you enjoy bringing people together, turning insight into action and helping great ideas move from brief to market, this role offers real scope to make an impact. Plan and deliver integrated media campaigns across Mondelez brands, including Cadbury and Oreo. Build trusted day-to-day relationships with clients, helping them feel informed, supported and confident in the work. Support the quality and accuracy of plans, proposals and client-facing work before it is shared. Contribute to campaign ideas across channels, helping brands show up in relevant and effective ways. Experience in media planning across both traditional and digital channels. Good attention to detail and a clear sense of ownership over the quality of your work. The ability to turn client needs, business context and audience insight into practical media recommendations. A proactive mindset, with an interest in culture, brands, media and the wider industry. Experience supporting others in their development, whether through coaching, line management or day-to-day guidance. Full details are shared when you join, but highlights include core benefits such as Pension, Life Assurance, and Private Medical cover, alongside enhanced policies like Reflection Days and Shared Parental Leave. Publicis Groupe works primarily from the office or our clients' office four days per week. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, and do not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, nationality, religion or belief, disability, age, citizenship, relationship status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected characteristic. If you have any access needs - for example, related to disability, neurodivergence, or a health condition - please let us know. Guided by our values, we listen with empathy, uplift each other, take responsibility, and embrace change - building a culture where everyone feels seen, respected, and genuinely included.#